The statement came following commentary by Russian propagandists and politicians on the dispute between Pashinyan and the Armenian Church.
Margarita Simonyan’s attack was the latest in a series of comments from Russian officials criticising Pashinyan’s feud with the Armenian Church.
Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan’s statement came in response to his Russian counterpart's comments regarding the recent developments around the Church.
Armenia has distanced itself from the Russia-led security pact in recent years.
On Wednesday Armenian authorities raided the homes of dozens of opposition figures and arrested 14 for allegedly plotting ‘terrorist attacks and a coup d’état’.
Russia’s FSB accused Khachatur Sukiasyan of being involved in a scheme to steal Russian diamonds and smuggle them to Armenia.
Karapetyan's charges and detention are fueling new tensions between Armenia and Russia.
